- Category: Compact Track Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 259B3 ➔
The Caterpillar 259B3 is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, material handling, and work in soft or uneven ground conditions. It features a vertical lift path, rubber track undercarriage, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined job sites. The 259B3 is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and utility applications. Caterpillar equipped this model with a diesel engine, hydraulic attachment capability, and operator controls suited for loader and attachment work. As part of the Cat compact track loader lineup, the 259B3 is built for traction, flotation, and versatility across a range of earthmoving tasks.
Cab
| FOPS | SAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
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| FOPS Level II | SAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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| ROPS | SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994
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Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8 in (20 cm)
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| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 7 ft (2 m)
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| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 88 in (224 cm)
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| Departure Angle | 35 degrees
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| Ground Clearance | 9 in (23 cm)
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| Length - Track on Ground | 59 in (150 cm)
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| Length - with Bucket | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 135 in (343 cm)
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| Maximum Dump Angle | 49.5 degrees
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| Maximum Overall Height | 152 in (386 cm)
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| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 53 in (135 cm)
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| Overall Length - Track | 79 in (201 cm)
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| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 87 degrees
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| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 3 ft (1 m)
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| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 29 in (74 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Bucket | 86 in (218 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Coupler | 55 in (140 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Rear | 58 in (147 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket | 86 in (217 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - machine rear | 58 in (147 cm)
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| Vehicle Width | 66 in (168 cm)
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| Width Over Tracks | 6 ft (2 m)
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Engine
| Bore | 4 in (9 cm)
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| Displacement | 201 cu in (3,294 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C3.4T
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| Gross Power | 74 hp (55 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 74 hp (55 kw)
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| Net Power | 71 hp (53 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 71 hp (53 kw)
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| Stroke | 5 in (12 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard
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| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow
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| Hydraulic Power | 43 hp (32 kw)
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| Hydraulic Power - Calculated | 60 hp (45 kw)
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| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi
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| Pump Flow | 22 gpm (83 lpm)
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| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335 psi
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Loader
| Breakout Force | 4,509 lbs (2,045 kg)
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| Operating Load | 2,950 lbs (1,338 kg)
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| Tipping Angle | 5899.6 degrees
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps
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| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4,508 lbs (2,045 kg)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 3 gal (10 l)
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 2 gal (9 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 22 gal (84 l)
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| Ground Contact Area | 1,495 cu in (24,499 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 6 psi
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 15 gal (55 l)
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| Max Speed - high range | 9 mph (14 kph)
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| Max Speed - low range | 6 mph (9 kph)
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| Operating Voltage | 12 volts
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| Operating Weight | 9,226 lbs (4,185 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 2,065 lbs (937 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 2,950 lbs (1,338 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
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| Tipping Load | 5,900 lbs (2,676 kg)
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Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 6 mph (9 kph)
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| Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed | 9 mph (14 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse | 6 mph (9 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed | 9 mph (14 kph)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 3 gal (10 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 2 gal (9 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 22 gal (84 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 15 gal (55 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 9 gal (35 l)
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Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area | 1,848 cu in (30,283 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 5 psi
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| Length of Track on Ground | 5 ft (2 m)
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| Width of Track | 16 in (40 cm)
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 8,934 lbs (4,052 kg)
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